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Permanent Changes arising from the Economic Crisis

by Minter Dial | Jun 29, 2009 | Health, Responsibility

Changes? What Changes? The ongoing worldwide economic crisis has created many obvious changes in behaviour, mostly focused on the effects of reduced funds. Whether it is the fear that makes a salaried person “tighten” his or her budget or someone who...

Entrepreneurship – Economist Special Report on Why and How…

by Minter Dial | May 12, 2009 | Business, Marketing

The Economist ran a special report (March 14, 2009) on Entrepreneurialism and there were several interesting and important points that I felt like writing about. The 16-page report discusses the state of entrepreneurship around the world. In some regards, the report...

You can be a Fantoo – sports viewed by serious women fans

by Minter Dial | Apr 15, 2009 | Podcast, Sports

Women are sports fans… too! That’s the notion behind Fantoo, featuring a blog and downloadable podcast (mp3 via iTunes here). A far cry from the Italian women “sports journalists” that are sported on television programs (“il...

Six Nations 2009 Grand Slam Goes to Ireland

by Minter Dial | Mar 22, 2009 | Sports

Saturday, March 21st 2009 was a great day for Six Nations rugby. Each game seemed to have something riding on it. There was some great rugger. The end of a 61-year journey. Some pride recuperated (France). Two away wins. Some things better left unsaid (Italy). Aside...

Luxury market on the decline in France — What deeper effects will occur?

by Minter Dial | Jan 17, 2009 | Branding, Marketing

Recession brings luxury down to earth…but what of the more urgent changes needed? The Herald Tribune ran a front page article entitled “A return to Values?” (15 Jan 2009 – link defunct) on the situation of the French luxury market. What struck me about...